Keith P. Merritt

Keith P. Merritt is a Florida attorney, arbitrator and is becoming re-certified as a circuit civil mediator based in Bradenton, providing neutral services through Suncoast Dispute Resolution and serving clients throughout Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Polk counties. He focuses his practice on bankruptcy, debt relief, and financial law — helping individuals and small businesses find real solutions when debt becomes overwhelming. With more than 14 years of experience in the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, Keith has handled 200+ bankruptcy cases and represents clients in Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt collection defense, foreclosure defense, eviction defense, and student loan discharge proceedings. Before law school, Keith served six years as a U.S. Navy submariner, qualifying aboard USS Aspro (SSN-648) and USS Bremerton (SSN-698). Nuclear-trained and Navy scuba qualified, he brings the same procedural discipline and calm under pressure to every client matter. Keith offers free consultations for bankruptcy and debt relief matters. All consultations are conducted via Zoom, serving clients across the Tampa Bay region without requiring them to travel. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.